Brisbane has placed Carlton in the pole position for this year's wooden spoon, with a definitive 65-point flogging at the 'Gabba handing the Lions their third win of the season.
Although just two points separated the two sides at quarter-time, the Lions kicked into gear in the latter stages of the second term, booting an unanswered 5.6 before a subsequent 10.5 in the second half to rule the Blues out of the game.
Carlton were poor in front of goal, kicking 7.13 for the entire afternoon, three of which were registered by Charlie Curnow.
Eric Hipwood (six goals) and Dayne Beams (40 disposals, eight clearances) led the charge for the Lions, while Ed Curnow was one of the Blues' few highlights, finishing with 26 touches at the final siren.
The game was heated from the first bounce, with this season's cellar dwellers determined to avoid the wooden spoon honours at any cost.
Brisbane kicked things off with Cameron Rayner opening up proceedings in front of the home crowd, with Carlton's defence sorely in need of experience following the late withdrawal of Kade Simpson.
Fresh off the back of a comprehensive win against Fremantle last week, the Lions looked in top form, moving the ball quickly through the centre and opening up the field of play to seamlessly transition the ball forward.
While the Blues were lacking down in defence, they certainly had no such issues up forward, with their most reliable weapon in Charlie Curnow quickly converting to level the scores and place worry in the Lions' backline early in the piece.
Despite the initial scuffle, the first term was relatively sloppy, with both sides struggling to capitalise on opportunities presented to them.
Carlton suddenly found their momentum through Sam Petrevski-Seton who put the Blues in front, before Brisbane closed out the term with two late goals from Hipwood and Lewis Taylor.
With a margin of just two points at quarter-time, the stage was set for a tight contest heading in to the second term.
Yet the Lions obliterated the Blues in all facets of the game, conceding just the one minor score while booting a staggering 5.6 of their own.
Continuing with their late burst in the first quarter, Brisbane dominated the field from the get-go yet ability to convert initially was deplorable, with the inexperienced Lions failing to capitalise on the numerous Carlton mistakes.
Hipwood however changed the Lions tune, slotting his second of the game with 11 minutes left to play in the quarter as the home side began their spirited charge.
The Blues subsequently crumbled under the Lions' pressure, with their inability to get clean ball inside 50 and allowing the Brisbane forwards to roam free, with Tom Cutler and Jake Barrett - who kicked consecutive majors - taking advantage of the visitors' tardiness.
As Beams made it seven straight majors for the Lions, the margin ballooned out to a whopping 37 points at the major change, with the Blues in dire need of some much-needed composure.
Carlton's situation barely improved in the third term, with their two goals for the quarter nowhere near the explosive six registered by Brisbane.
Much like the first half, the Lions came out surging with Hugh McCluggage kicking the first of the term, before Brisbane made a mockery of the Simpson-less Carlton defence with Hipwood's third major of the game.
All hope seemed lost for the Blues, before Charlie Curnow restored some of Carlton's pride to snap Brisbane's nine-goal streak.
Luke Hodge was a sensational force for Brisbane throughout the match, with his defensive work and ability to marshal the backline played an integral part in the Lions' mammoth lead.
As Brisbane kicked another goal through Daniel McStay, the game almost seemed a done deal.
Even though Jed Lamb secured a late major, Hipwood's fifth and another goal through Allen Christensen extended the lead even further.
With a 63-point lead at three-quarter time, the Blues needed nothing short of a miracle heading into the final term.
Although Carlton managed to kick three for the quarter, Brisbane's four majors prevented any such hopes of a dream comeback, let alone a sound finish to the game.
The Lions continued to dominate the centre, and led by Beams, moved the ball fluently through the centre and stifled any movement the Blues could muster.
As Hipwood scored in his sixth just seconds into the final term, Carlton could only wait for the final siren as the Lions continued to inflict more pain on the demoralised outfit.
The space the Carlton defenders allowed Brisbane’s forwards was the defying aspect of the game, allowing the Lions to hold on to their massive lead for the entirety of the game.
Despite a late fightback through Charlie Curnow, Lochie O’Brien and Petrevski-Seton, the Blues couldn't find an answer to Brisbane’s dominance as Dayne Zorko and Mitch Robinson joined Cutler on Brisbane’s final quarter goals list.
It may not be all celebrations for the Lions after Oscar McInerney was reported for striking Matthew Kennedy, yet the ruckman should have no worries about lining up against the Hawks next week.
With the final margin at 65 points, the Lions took out their first consecutive victory for the season, leaving the Blues with more questions than answers.
Brisbane will be gunning for the third win in a row when they face Hawthorn next Saturday at University of Tasmania Stadium, while Carlton will be searching for a second win of the season when they play St Kilda at Etihad Stadium this coming Friday.
BRISBANE 3.1 8.7 14.11 18.12 (12)
CARLTON 2.5 2.6 4.8 7.13 (55)
GOALS
Brisbane: Hipwood 6, Cutler 2, Barrett 2, Taylor, Rayner, Robinson, McStay, McCluggage, Zorko, Beams
Carlton: C. Curnow 3, Petrevski-Seton 2, Lamb, O'Brien
BEST
Brisbane Hipwood, Beams, Hodge, Cutler, Barrett
Carlton C. Curnow, E. Curnow Cripps, Lamb, Thomas
INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Carlton: Phillips (hamstring), Weitering (shoulder)
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